Things To Do Outdoors in Bristol
- Bristol is a green city, surrounded by countryside and all of these attractions and things to do are outdoors, in the open air.
- Bristol is truly a green city and has over 400 parks and green spaces. So take a deep breath and find the perfect places to walk, cycle, relax or picnic.
- From outdoor gardens in country pubs to the waterfront restaurants along the floating harbour, a trip to Bristol isn't complete without having an al fresco beverage or a bite to eat outdoors.
The AccessAble team recommends some of the most accessible outdoor attractions in Bristol.
- The best way to get to know the Floating Harbour and Harbourside is by taking one of the boat trips in Bristol
- Bristol caters for every cyclist. There are beautiful riverside country trails for weekend excursions and an extensive network of city centre cycle lanes for commuters.
- Home of infamous graffiti artist Banksy and with street art along narrow alleys, down side-streets, across city walls and bridges, Bristol lives and breathes colour of every hue.
- Looking for information on walking and walks in Bristol? Click here to find out about routes, guided walks and resources for walkers.
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- Take one of the walking tours in Bristol and discover why much of the city is best seen on foot including the Banksy walking tour.
A visit to Bristol doesn’t need to be an expensive one, in fact we’ve got 60 ideas for totally free things to do in and around the city!
- Whether it's too hot, too cold or too rainy, we've got you covered for fun things to do while avoiding the weather.
- In this section you’ll find all the important and practical information that you might need when visiting Bristol.
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Eastville Park Playground
Come and enjoy Eastville Park which has a fishing lake, lots of green space and children’s playgrounds!
Stockwood Open Space Nature Reserve
South Bristol
Stockwood Open Space consists of old farmland and is a blend of old meadows with hedges and woodlands.
Purn Hill Nature Reserve
Weston-super-Mare
Purn Hill is a reserve that mostly consists out of grassland and is part of the western Mendips. The hill has panoramic views across the Somerset Levels to the Blackdowns and Quantocks.
Burledge Hill Nature Reserve
Burledge Hill is part of a limestone plateau as well as a part of the Mendip Hills and has panoramic views over Chew Valley Lake.
Castle Park and St Peter's Church
Bristol Shopping Quarter
A picturesque park offering a quiet place to sit or stroll, right alongside the tranquil waters of the city harbour
Callington Road Nature Reserve
Brislington
Callington Road is a nature reserve with a green area for walking and enjoying the wildlife, wildflowers and dew pond.
Blaise Castle Estate Playground
Henbury
Come and enjoy Blaise Castle Estate's 650 acre parkland, which includes a museum and castle and a children’s play area.
The Downs
Clifton
Consisting of Clifton Down and Durdham Down, this is a huge area of protected parkland on the edge of the city
St George Park Playground
St George
St George’s Park is a large Victorian suburban park with a pond, grass areas, large wheels park and a children’s playground to enjoy!
Puxton Moor Nature Reserve
Weston-super-Mare
Puxton Moor is a large area of pasture land with rhynes running along. These rhynes are filled with rare plants and many different animals. Some of the birds that reside in the rhynes are sedge warblers, reed warblers and whimbrel.
Cary Grant Statue
Central Bristol
A life-sized bronze statue of Hollywood legend Cary Grant, unveiled in 2001 to commemorate the Bristol-born actor's achievements.
The Northern Slopes Nature Reserve
Knowle
The Northern Slopes is a nature reserve of three areas of green space with meadows, hedgerows and woods, located between Knowle, Knowle West and Bedminster in south Bristol and all offer spectacular views across the city.
Inns Court Park and Playground
South Bristol
George Ferguson, Mayor of Bristol, opened the new Inns Court Park and Play Area in July 2015. There were plenty of activities for children to take part in, including a colouring competition run by the One Tree Per Child team.
Lawrence Weston Moor Nature Reserve
North Bristol
Lawrence Weston Moor consists of an extensive network of wet meadows and reed beds and is extremely rich in wildlife.
Clapton Moor Nature Reserve
Clapton Moor is an important area for its breeding waders and wintering wildfowl and the rhynes are home to many other species.
Brandon Hill Park Playground
Visit Brandon Hill Park and play on the climbing frame, climb Cabot tower and enjoy a picnic on the grass!
Canford Park Playground
Canford Park is a Victorian park with a children’s play park, football pitches, tennis courts and a bowling green, which can be enjoyed by the whole family!
Brandon Hill Nature Reserve
Brandon Hill Nature Park is located in the city-centre and is a haven for wildlife. During spring and summer there are many beautiful flowers that blossom here in the park, which give the park some colour.
St Andrew's Park Playground
Central Bristol
St Andrew’s Park is a classic Victorian neighbourhood park with a lot of green space and children’s play area to be enjoyed by the family.